He perked up "Oh and you have company..."

Something screeched from inside one of the outside stables and he jumped before scurrying off towards the sound. Messa broke all "royal protocol" and hitched up her dress, jogging towards the stables aswell.

Alexander didn't really know what was going on but followed the princess towards the outside stable.

The stablehand came back out just as Messa stepped in the stable. He jolted backwards, just narrowly managing not to touch her at all. "Ah, pardon me Princess" he blushed.

Messa smiled excitedly. "Is that her?"

The stablehand returned the smile sheepishly "Yeah, she's been cranky all day."

Alexander was still very confused as to what was going on, but didn't ask, as he figured he would find out very soon.

"Can we see her?" Messa said tilting her head. "Uh-um yeah, yeah, just uh, don't let her bite you yeah?"

She nodded super seriously, and slipped inside. The stablehand lingered by the doorway.

Messa walked down to the last stall, the only one that was somewhat closed to the outside.

A glowing green eye gave her a stink eye, and whole creature shifting until it could be seen in the light. A griffin.

" ...Whats in there? " He asked the stablehand. He wasn't entirely sure it was safe.

Messa sticks her head back out before the stablehand can answer. She gives a toothy grin and beckons the prince over.

The stablehand pats his pockets, looking for something he can't remember where he placed. He turns to the prince, hold out a piece of beef jerky. "Here, she'll be less likely to attack you if she smells food."

He takes the jerky with a small nod, then walks over to Messa.

Messa moves away from the doorway to let him in.

The griffin automatically screeches at the new stranger, feathers fluffing up angrily and claws digging into the ground.

Hes instantly surprised by the new animal, never seeing a griffin before.